Hello friends. Wow. Crazy times, huh? When I was in India just six weeks ago I couldn’t have imagined that this is where we’d be now. At home, washing our hands dozens of times per day, office closed, masks, gloves, home schooling, news intensifying every day. It’s bananas, and surreal, and, yes, scary. I’ve been…
Art
Art Deco Inspiration from the Wiltern Theater and beyond
Art Deco, the style that first emerged in France in the earlier part of the 20th Century is back in a major way. Art Deco combines styles from around the globe (Mayan, Ancient Egyptian and Chinese influences are often very apparent) with geometric shapes, bright colors, and cubism, among other things. Over the weekend I…
This Just In: Audrey Ducas of Audrey Weaves
It’s no secret that we love a handmade goodie here at Jungalow! But when an artisan remixes their craft in unexpected ways, we are SUPER into it! Audrey Ducas of Audrey Weaves does just that! She is a French, Portland-based fiber artist who has taken her love of weaving and textiles and translated it into handmade jewelry….
My favorite art supplies
Besides being one of my favorite leisurely pass-times, painting and drawing has become a vital part of my business as our fabrics, bedding, wallpaper and rug designs all start out as paintings or drawings– not to mention that we do a pretty decent amount of business selling my art prints as well. Over the years…
This Just In: Art Botanica
We love sculptural, textured art because sometimes you need a lil’ something with dimension to balance a room design. That’s when we usually reach for a woven wall hanging or cluster a few baskets together to create visual interest on a wall. But you know what would really step that wall art game up? A…
New Justina Blakeney Stationery, Calendars and Gift items are here!
When I was 28, I moved to New York City after living in Italy for seven years. The rhythms in New York were very intense, and basically a total 180 from what I had been used to in Italy (2 hour daily siesta anyone?). I learned very quickly that in order to make ends meet,…